Claims and Reasons Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 5: Asking why: claims and reasons · Set 510 · 40 questions

Thinking tip (Claim + because): A claim with a reason: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” Look for because, as or since. A claim with no reason: “Let’s leave early. Trust me.”, “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” Real reasons are facts that support the claim: the road is closed, it saves water, the test is tomorrow.

1. 1.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Who are you?” (c) “Why do you think so?” (d) “Is it Monday?”
2. 2.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) it is obvious (c) everyone knows it (d) the road is closed
3. 3.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “It will rain. I just know it.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
4. 4.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) the bus is full (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) it is obvious
5. 5.True or false: “it is obvious” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “everyone knows it” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
9. 9.💡 Real reason or not: “the bus is full”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
10. 10.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) everyone knows it (c) the test is tomorrow (d) just because
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) end of story (b) the road is closed (c) it is obvious (d) trust me
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the test is tomorrow (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) it saves water
14. 14.True or false: “because I said so” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “the road is closed” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a real reason? (a) trust me (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) it is obvious
17. 17.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
18. 18.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
19. 19.True or false: “the bus is full” is a real reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.💡 Real reason or not: “the test is tomorrow”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
21. 21.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) the bus is full (c) everyone knows it (d) trust me
22. 22.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Mangoes are the best fruit. End of story.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “the test is tomorrow” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it has vitamins (b) I like the shop (c) it is round (d) it is colourful
26. 26.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “the floor is slippery” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🧐 A claim with no reason is… (a) hard to trust (b) always true (c) a fact (d) always false
29. 29.☂️ Which is the strongest reason to carry an umbrella today? (a) I like the colour (b) everyone has one (c) the forecast says rain (d) it looks cool
30. 30.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) just because (b) the test is tomorrow (c) the road is closed (d) it saves water
32. 32.True or false: “We should plant trees here because the playground has no shade.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is a real reason? (a) because I said so (b) everyone knows it (c) dark clouds are coming (d) it is obvious
35. 35.💡 Real reason or not: “just because”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
36. 36.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “We need more dustbins. Everyone knows that.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
37. 37.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Let’s leave early, as the road near the bridge is closed.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a kind of question (c) a maths sum (d) a funny story
40. 40.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) mornings are rushed (b) bags like the dark (c) my friend does it (d) just because

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